Skip the Service Upgrade: Smarter Energy Management with Lumin

Electrification is accelerating—fast. From induction stovetops and EV chargers to hot tubs and heat pumps, homeowners are adding high-demand appliances at a record pace. But with all that new load comes a familiar challenge: the dreaded service panel upgrade. It’s costly, time-consuming, and often requires coordination with your AHJ. Fortunately, there’s a smarter, simpler solution: the Lumin Smart Panel.

Designed to help homeowners electrify with confidence, the Lumin Smart Panel offers intelligent load management without the hassle of replacing or upgrading your existing service panel. Whether you're installing an electric water heater or even adding on to your home, Lumin makes it easy to stay within your panel’s capacity—while unlocking powerful automation and insights.

Panel Guard: Your Built-In Load Management Assistant

At the heart of this solution is Panel Guard, a feature within the Lumin Energy app that actively monitors and manages your home’s electrical load. Think of it as a digital gatekeeper: when high-demand appliances like EV chargers, dryers, or induction cooktops are in use, Panel Guard ensures your total load doesn’t exceed the limits of your existing service panel.

This is especially valuable for homes with 100-amp service trying to avoid the jump to 200 amps. Instead of upgrading hardware, Panel Guard intelligently controls when and how appliances operate—automatically shedding or delaying loads to keep your system safe and compliant.

For example, if your water heater typically draws 21 amps and your oven pulls 14 amps, Panel Guard will monitor real-time usage and prevent both from running simultaneously if it risks exceeding your panel’s 100-amp capacity. It’s seamless, automatic and designed to protect your home’s electrical infrastructure.

Electrify Without Compromise

The Lumin Smart Panel isn’t just about avoiding upgrades—it’s about enabling smarter electrification. With the Lumin Energy app, you can:

- Add and monitor appliances like EV chargers, heat pumps and water heaters.

- View real-time and historical energy data, including amperage and total consumption.

- Customize automations to reduce energy use during peak hours or prioritize essential loads during outages.

A Smarter Path Forward

Electrification shouldn’t require a renovation project. With Lumin, you can modernize your home’s energy use while keeping your existing infrastructure intact. Panel Guard ensures your home stays within safe limits, while the Lumin Energy app puts powerful insights and controls at your fingertips.

So if you’re considering a service upgrade, pause for a moment. There’s a smarter way to electrify—and it starts with the Lumin Smart Panel.